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🗓 MARK YOUR CALENDAR: UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓 |
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December 21 - School Board Meeting (special session; 7 pm)
December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break; no classes
January 4 - Classes resume (grades 6-12)
January 4-5 - No classes (JK-5)
January 6 - Classes resume (JK-5)
January 4-28 - ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs testing (SK-12)
January 4-28 - PALS, Form C testing (JK-2)
January 4-28 - Winter MAP testing (SK-12)
January 11 - School Board Meeting (7 pm)
January 18 - No classes; Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 22 - End of First Semester
January 25 - School Board Meeting (7 pm)
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📩 A LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP 📩 |
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Hello Wauwatosa Community,
I'd like to extend my most sincere gratitude for your positivity and flexibility this year. As we close out 2020, I can't help but remain optimistic about the months to come. We have all grown so much this year, and I am confident that we will use our new skills and tools to make 2021 a success!
I hope you have a wonderful, safe and joyous holiday season, and I hope the new year brings you happiness and peace.
Kristin Bowers
Wauwatosa School District
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching + Learning
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JK-5th Grade Phase Into Learning + Tosa Connected Students to Begin Five-Day-Per-Week Instruction in 2021 |
On Monday, December 14, the Wauwatosa School Board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation for students in grades JK-5 to return to five-day synchronous learning on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
Secondary students will return from Winter Break on Monday, January 4, 2021 in the hybrid phase.
The Medical/Public Health Advisory Panel will meet on Thursday, January 7, 2021 to conduct further discussion regarding students in grades 6-12. The Superintendent will deliver a recommendation to the School Board for students in grades 6-12 at the Board meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021.
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District-Wide Schedule Modifications in December 2020 and January 2021 |
As the District works to balance synchronous learning time between cohorts and provide elementary teaching staff with the time needed to prepare for five-day-per-week instruction, the learning schedule for Phase Into Learning and Tosa Connected students during the weeks of December 21, 2020 and January 4, 2021 will be modified.
On Tuesday, December 22, students in Cohort A will learn asynchronously (independently), while students in Cohort B will learn synchronously (live).
Elementary students will not have class on Monday, January 4 or Tuesday, January 5, 2021 to allow teaching staff adequate preparation time prior to returning to five-day-per-week instruction. Secondary students will return from Winter Break on Monday, January 4, 2021.
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USDA Extends Free Meal Program Through June 2021 |
The USDA has extended its nutrition waiver through June 2021, which allows the Wauwatosa School District to provide free meals to any and all students in our district. Students and families do not need to fill out any forms or complete an application. All students are eligible to receive free meals, regardless of their family's income.
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Wauwatosa School District Receives $138k Gift from Former Teacher's Estate |
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The Wauwatosa School District is honored to have received a generous monetary gift from the estate of a former middle school teacher. As instructed by the donor, the $138,000 gift will be used to enhance art and music programs within the District. |
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Wauwatosa West High School Holds Annual Kinderkonzert |
In December, Phase Into Learning orchestra students at Wauwatosa West High School held their Kinderkonzert - and even had a special appearance from Santa!
This annual musical tradition begins when students first start rehearsing the music in October. The concert performance - which features violin, viola, cello and bass - is typically held in-person, where attending families can do crafts, visit with Santa, try out instruments and listen to music as they celebrate the season. This year, students performed wearing masks and were physically-distanced on stage; no live audience was present.
Additionally, West upperclassmen performed the Nutcracker Jam - a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker!
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Wauwatosa West Theatre Receives Awards for Performance of All the King's Women |
This fall, members of the Tosa West Theatre program presented All the King's Women, a series of monologues and short 2-3 person scenes all about the life of Elvis Presley. Students were masked and performed to a physically-distanced, limited audience on Friday, December 11.
The cast also participated in the Wisconsin High School Virtual Theatre Festival and received the following awards:
- Critic's Choice
- Directing Award
- Ensemble Award
- Crew Award
- Acting Awards (Elizabeth Adam, Eleanor Hannan, Jessica Kellner, Georgia Makal and Elizabeth Long)
Critic's Choice is the highest honor at the State Festival.
Judges provided glowing feedback including, "This is the best show I have seen all year. Exceptional job to all!" and "This ALL SHOOK UP performance deserves NOTHING BUT A HOUND DOG of applause!...CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE with this group of hard working students."
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McKinley Elementary School Principal Jean Hoffman Completes Doctoral Program |
In completion of the doctoral program at Edgewood College, Dr. Jean Hoffman defended her dissertation, titled Principals’ Perceptions of Equity Informed Practices and Policies. She now holds the title of Doctor of Education (abbreviated as Ed.D).
"I'm grateful for having had the opportunity to pursue this degree -- a life-long educational goal realized!" stated Dr. Hoffman. "I received so much encouragement and support from everyone along the way. My goal is to keep the social justice orientation at the forefront of all I do, informing my practice in serving the students and families of McKinley and the Wauwatosa School District."
Congratulations, Dr. Hoffman!
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Wauwatosa Board Member Shawn Rolland Earns Level Two Recognition from Wisconsin Association of School Boards |
Wauwatosa School District Board member Shawn Rolland has been recognized by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) for his commitment to professional development.
Mr. Rolland has earned Level Two recognition by attending training opportunities focused on student achievement and improving public education by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards and/or the National School Boards Association.
The WASB’s Member Recognition Program tracks the professional development of board members, who may be awarded one of five achievement levels based on a point system. Members receive points by attending the State Education Convention, participating in workshops and a variety of other professional development activities.
Mr. Rolland's Level Two recognition truly reflects his commitment to our community and his desire to impact students.
Congratulations, Mr. Rolland!
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📰 EXTRA! EXTRA! WSD IN THE NEWS 📰 |
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Each month, we post updates on active construction projects related to the 2018 facilities referendum and capital improvements. Find the most recent updates below. |
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Wauwatosa School District | 12121 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Ph: (414) 773-1000 | www.wauwatosaschools.org
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